Chloe
The reception was in full swing and most people were dancing. Monica and Phoebe had had enough for the time being and were sitting at a table. Joey was still on the dance floor, determined to dance with every unattached female — at least the attractive ones. Ross and Rachel had their duties as the newly married couple, and Mike and Chandler were propping up the bar. They didn't seem to notice who was serving drinks. Phoebe and Monica stared in horror.
That's Chloe,' Phoebe said. Chloe was not only serving drinks, she was sampling them.
Another one.' Monica looked around in case she could see any more familiar faces. So many people could have slipped in as waiter or other personnel. Chandler had told her about Gavin and Danny. Monica couldn't see any more.
The wedding's over,' Phoebe said slowly, So what's going on?' The plot didn't make sense if it was about stopping the wedding. They had thought that was the point and they had been relaxingI don't know,' Monica said.
I can't believe there could be more of this,' Phoebe said. How could there be more?'
We've got to find out what's going on. It's no use just getting her thrown out.'
Okay,' Phoebe nodded. Monica thought.
I'll get Chandler and Joey. There's a room just before the ladies. In five minutes can you send Chloe down that way. Tell her there's someone asking for her. She'd believe that.'
Either that will work or she'll need to go to the ladies, from the way she's drinking,' Phoebe said.
They waited until Chloe passed the doorway. Joey and Chandler leapt out, grabbed an arm each and dragged her into the room. They pushed her down onto a chair.
Oh this is so sudden!' she said. It's customary to ask first. You could get into trouble not asking and two of you is a bit much.' She noticed Monica and Phoebe. Oh, a love fest.'
No,' Monica said severely. We want to talk to you.'
What are you up to, Chloe?' Chandler demanded.
That's for me to know and you to find out,' she giggled and slid over to one side of the chair. Joey pushed her back upright. Tell us,' Joey demanded.
You can't make me,' Chloe sang, and hiccupped. Why are you hanging around?' Chandler asked. Don't tell me you're here to offer your best wishes.'
Best wishes for two little fishes, fishy wishy,' Chloe giggled. I'm a very fishy person.'
Be sensible,' Monica snapped.
Sensible sensible sensibubble,' Chloe burbled.
You are not as drunk as you pretend,' Monica said.
I'm as drunk as a glass of water,' she said, Ah Cutie! Cuddle me!' Chloe threw her arms around Joey who was standing close. He struggled to disentangle himself.
You're not going to spoil the wedding,' Monica said.
Spoil? What are you talking about goil? I came all the way from Cleveland to see this. I've had so much fun.'
Why was Bonnie here?' Monica demanded.
She came to see to, see?' Chloe said. Monica and Chandler looked at each other, suddenly realising that there was no reason for them to know each other — but if they were all involved, they would have gotten to know each other very well. Oh dear, I'm thirsty. I need another drink.' She waved a non existent glass around.
You've had enough,' Chandler said.
Oh just a little one please? Teeny weeny.'
Who organised this?' Chandler demanded
I thought you did,' Chloe said. It's not a very — hic — happening party.'
I meant you,' he added severely.
Can't say,' Chloe said, suddenly looking secretive. The Captain wouldn't like it — whoops.'
Captain? Who's he?' Chloe giggled.
I can't say, I'll be in trouble. Double trouble, triple trouble.'
Who is it?'
No no, naughty Chloe, mustn't say,' she said, looking mischievous.
Good Chloe,' Joey said desperately, She will say.' Chloe gave him a sly look.
Ooh you're trying to trick poor Chloe, I can see that. Who says I'm drunk?' She stood up suddenly before anyone had a chance to stop her. No-one was able to stop her keeling right over. Monica tried to help her up but Chloe gave her no assistance, having passed out.
She's hit her head. She's unconscious.' Chandler swore.
We'll never get any sense out of her now.'
We weren't getting any sense before,' Monica said severely.
Who's this Captain? We don't know anyone in the Navy do we?' They tried to run over everyone. Or the Army — Captain is an army rank too.'
Is it an airforce one?' Monica asked.
Yeah, but we don't know anyone in the airforce.'
Commercial pilot?'
Oh this is ridiculous. Even if we knew who it was, we don't know what he's up to or how to stop it.'
Ross and Rachel are on their guard.'
Monica went in search of Rachel who was just about to get changed. She walked with her to the bedroom and helped her get out of her wedding dress. As she packed it, Monica said,
Chloe was serving drinks.'
What?' Rachel felt sick. Had she put anything in them. She might have poisoned us.'
Probably not. You had your drinks from the main table and the wine there was uncorked in front of you.'
And put in an ice bucket behind us. She could have added something.'
Do you feel alright?' Monica asked. Rachel closed her eyes for a minute.
I just feel so worried. I'll be glad when we get away. I just can't understand how they keep turning up all the time.'
Neither do I Rach,' Monica said. But they haven't actually done anything.'
As far as we know,' Rachel said. It almost feels like some kind of plot.' Monica twisted her hands. Rachel noticed. We talked to Chloe. She didn't make a lot of sense because she was really really drunk but she was babbling something about a captain.'
A captain?' Rachel frowned.
Do you know what she's talking about?'
I'm not sure Chloe did either.' Rachel shrugged. I think you know, whatever they were trying to do, they must have failed.'
How do you make that out?'
Well for one thing, you got married. For another, Chloe was so drunk she was useless. If she was trying to do something she'd have stayed sober. The only reason she'd have gotten drunk was because she'd given up or failed what she was trying to do.' Rachel felt brighter.
Well that must be it,' Rachel said, kissing Monica. I'm glad you're my sister in law as well as my best friend.'
Same,' Monica said.
